Retail
UK-listed retailers' profit warnings fall to the lowest quarterly total since 2020
In the first quarter of 2023, UK-listed retailers' profit warnings fell to the lowest quarterly total since 2020, but “persistent inflation, high-interest rates and tightening consumer spending” continue to challenge the sector
Primark posts strong first half
The fashion retailer, owned by Associated British Foods, reported that in the 24 weeks to March 2023, its revenue increased by 19%, as compared to the same period last year
Kohl's extends partnership with adaptive brand Billy Footwear
The US-based retailer has announced the extension of the partnership with the adaptive footwear brand Billy Footwear with the aim of broadening its offering of adaptive fashion
JD Sports appoints two non-executive directors
The UK-based retailer has announced that Angela Luger and Darren Shapland will become the newest company's non-executive directors, effective as of the 1st of June
Amazon posts profit in the first quarter
The Seattle-based online retail giant reported a first quarter 2023 net income of 3.2 billion US dollars, as compared to a net loss of 3.8 billion US dollars in the same period last year
Reno's Austrian branch also declared bankruptcy
After the shoe retailer Reno filed for bankruptcy in Germany at the end of March, the company's Austrian subsidiary, HR Group GesmbH, decided as well to file for bankruptcy
JD Sports appoints first Global Managing Director
The UK-based retailer has appointed Michael Armstrong to the newly-created role of Global Managing Director. He is expected to further help drive the group's growth
Decathlon reports full year sales growth
The French-based sporting goods retailer has announced a net sales increase of 12% in 2022, euros as compared to the previous year, reaching 15.4 billion euros
Farfetch names new Chief Marketing Officer
The luxury e-tailer has appointed Nick Tran as its new Chief Marketing Officer. He brings to the role his expertise in engaging with Gen Z and Millennial customers at TikTok, Taco Bell, Samsung, and Hulu
US footwear prices increases continue to cool off
Retail footwear prices increased at a decelerating rate in March, up by 0.3% from the same period last year. This signals the slowest growth in 24 months for the category
Nordstrom expands board of directors
The Seattle-based chain of department stores has announced the appointment of Erik Sprunk, former Chief Operating Officer of Nike, to its board of directors, which has now 11 directors
Asos adds two non-executive directors to the Board
The UK-based fashion retailer has named Natasja Laheij and Jose Manuel Martinéz Gutiérrez as independent non-executive directors to its board of directors, effective as of the 11th of April
UK: Mother’s Day boosted March retail sales
Despite cost-of-living pressures and an wet weather that kept shoppers at home, Mother's Day purchases boosted spending in March. Still, overall growth fell short of inflation
Decathlon launches UK's first rental service
The sporting goods retailer has launched a rental service across all UK stores to allow its customers to stay active, overcoming barriers such as price or even lack of storage
Deichmann to invest 500 million euros by the end of the year
The shoe retailer plans to invest 500 million euros in 2023 to modernize its store network and open new ones, as well as to boost its international expansion, digitization and logistics capability-
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